PRESS RELEASE | The winner of the "Start-Up Theatre Directing" program has been announced
The Regina Maria Theater has designated the winner of the "Start-Up Theatre Director" program, intended for young directors in Romania, launched in January 2022.
The program consisted in the first stage of organizing a directorial project competition, which took place between January 27 and April 15, 2022. The participation criteria were: graduation from a specialized school, participants not to exceed the age of 30, to propose contemporary texts, and the concept of the show to comply with the requirements of the Short Theatre Festival (show with a maximum duration of 90 minutes, without intermission).
18 young directors entered the competition, who fully respected the participation criteria. The winner designated by the Management of the Regina Maria Theatre is Cătălin Mardale, who proposed the text "98% (the right decision)", written by Andreea Tănase. The next stage of the program consists of the actual realization of the winning project at the Iosif Vulcan Troupe of the Regina Maria Theatre.
We thank everyone who responded to our open call and congratulate the winner!
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